My husband works in asset management. His job requires expertise in finance, economics, and computer programming.

His degree is in engineering and computer science, but he had no formal financial or economic training. So when he first started his job, he told me that it was like they were speaking Greek during meetings. There was a huge learning curve. So how did he get and keep the job if he wasn't fully qualified for it? Networking + lots of hard work once he was hired. Someone who was very well-respected in the company referred him for the position even though he had no background in finance. Networking can get you a long way in terms of breaking into careers that you otherwise do not have training in, as long as you have a raw ability to learn the skills required while on the job.

DH is a Controls Engineer. It isn't his ideal job but he has been doing it for 18 years (gosh that makes him sound so old!). He would love to switch careers into business administration which is what his actual degree is in....

Right now my Dh runs a liquid gasket machine in a factory. He makes good money for our area, but that does not mean much. He is trying to become a latex fire fighter, he only has one more class before applying. But he also has most of the optional classes done too. It will be more money then the factory and the only paid fire dept. Around does 3 shifts a day so we won't have to crazy of a schedule.

Hubby is in the Coast Guard and it truly is a blessing for this family. He is gone a good bit when on a boat but that is not every duty station. The health benifits alone are worth it for us. Being former CG myself I think it is a great oppurtunity for those looking for a life long career.